By PHYLLIS JOHNSON
By Phyllis Johnson
Correspondent
Western Branch
Got the urge for something spicy? Want some steaming southwestern chow at south-of-the-border prices? The place to go is La Tolteca Restaurante Mexicano on Taylor Road, one of three such restaurants owned locally.
The other two are at 6031 High St. W. in Churchland and at 1 High St. in Olde Towne. There are four more locations in Williamsburg and Lynchburg.
Owner Francisca Onate opened the Churchland restaurant in 1993, followed by the Olde Towne property . He opened the Taylor Road location last September. On entering, there is the feeling you are truly in the Southwest from the color scheme to the decor.
When you go to dine, Louis Lastra, 10, may greet you in his Mexican outfit. The grandson of the manager, it’s obvious Louis enjoys showing off his outfit.
Friendly staff will usher you in . Whether you like your sauce mild or smoking hot, their enchiladas and burritos are great. You’ll also enjoy the fajitas and quesadillas. My favorite combinations always include chicken enchiladas. There are lunchtime specials at $6.25 or less. Special dinners cost upwards of $12.50. Combination dinners are $8.25 and under.
There’s a vegetarian section of the menu starting at $8.25 featuring Anaheim peppers . They’re filled with cheese and potato, covered with egg batter and fried. It comes with rice and refried beans. If you’re in the mood for seafood, they have fish tacos and shrimp quesadillas.
The dessert menu includes fried ice cream, flan and a choco-taco which is a waffle cone with ice cream and chocolate.
Flan is to die for and is a Mexican-style custard with whipped cream and a cherry.
Phyllis Johnson, [email protected]
Phyllis Johnson, [email protected]
Find the restaurant at 3308 Taylor Road in Western Branch
Hours are Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Find La Tolteca at 3308 Taylor Road
Hours are Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Originally published by BY PHYLLIS JOHNSON.
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